Jobs in Philosophy in Americas
The Center for Genetic Research Ethics and Law (CGREAL) is recruiting a post-doctoral trainee who has demonstrated promise as a future leader in research examining ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) in human genetics, and who would benefit from didactic training and intensive mentorship.
The goal of the CGREAL Post-Doctoral Training Program is to train researchers whose work is focused on ELSI in the design and conduct of human genetic research, the translation of research results into clinical medicine, and health policy needs related to genetics. We offer a flexible 1-2 year training program to help guide young investigators in this field of study and to provide them with integrated but focused training.
Program Description: CGREAL is an NIH-funded Center of Excellence in ELSI Research (CEER) directed through a collaborative partnership between Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and the Cleveland Clinic. This collaboration allows post-doctoral trainees to participate in the experiential learning environments of both institutions and work closely with a network of scholars engaged in related conceptual and empirical work. Each CGREAL trainee defines a unique training program that is consistent with their personal and professional goals.
The training program consists of:
• Direct experience with a variety of clinical and research practices, conceptual paradigms, and disciplinary approaches;
• A mentored ELSI research project designed and conducted by the trainee in collaboration with his/her mentors.
Required Qualifications: An advanced professional degree (e.g., PhD, JD, MD) in the social and behavioral sciences, genetics or other basic sciences, nursing, medicine, law, or one of the humanities. Candidates interested in clinical genetics and other translational applications of genetic technologies are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants must have completed their doctoral training prior to beginning the post-doctoral program. The post-doctoral positions are currently only open to US citizens.
Application Requirements: Candidates are required to submit the following materials: 1) a recent curriculum vitae including previous research experience; 2) a personal statement describing the reason for seeking research training and specific interests in ELSI research, and how the candidate's work relates to CGREAL’s mission and priorities; 3) a letter of support from the applicant’s training director or doctoral committee chairperson/advisor.
The Department of Philosophy at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel —subject to approval by the academic and budgetary authorities of the University—will be hiring someone to fill a tenure-track position at the level of Lecturer or Assistant Professor. The successful candidate must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy.
We are looking for someone whose area of specialization is Political Philosophy and/ or Ethics. Preference will be given to candidates who can enrich the department’s curriculum by giving courses that provide historical background and breadth to the issues with which with deal.
Interested applicants should submit the following:
• Complete and recent curriculum vitae which includes a full list of publications
• Copies of two recent publications
• A short (2 page) academic profile of yourself along with a description of your recent research, and the research you are currently engaged in.
• Evaluations of prior teaching (if any)
• The names and email addresses of three referees.
• The deadline is for receipt of material is March 31, 2011.
All material should be submitted by electronic mail to Dr. Abraham Mansbach, Head of the Department of Philosophy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel: mansbach [__at__] bgu [dot] ac [dot] il
Trinity College invites applications for the Raymond Pryke Chair in the Margaret MacMillan Trinity One Program at the Assistant Professor level commencing July 1, 2011. This is a three-year appointment renewable for two further years.
The chair holder will be the director of the Trinity One program and will work towards its development and growth. He or she will teach in the program and will be its “public face.”
The program has an International Relations stream and an Ethics stream, each comprising two full-year seminar courses and a co-requisite course, all at the first-year level. For generic descriptions of the seminar courses, and for further information about the program, visit www.trinity.utoronto.ca/trinityone.
The chair holder will teach two full-course equivalents, including a (full-year) seminar course in the International Relations stream or the Ethics stream of the Trinity One program. The second full-course equivalent will also be in the Trinity One program, or will be in Trinity College’s specialist/major program in International Relations or in the College’s major program in Ethics, Society, and Law, or will comprise a half course in one of these programs and a half course (undergraduate or graduate) offered by a related department (e.g., History, Political Science, Philosophy) in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto.
The chair holder will be a Fellow of Trinity College.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or the equivalent. Areas of competence: ethics and literature or ethics and political theory (Ethics stream); international relations (IR stream). The College is seeking applicants with superior teaching abilities and with experience teaching in the humanities or social sciences at the university level, preferably including first-year-seminar teaching. Candidates with experience in the administration of an academic program at the university level are preferred.
Applications: Applicants should ask three referees to send a letter of recommendation under separate cover to the address below. These letters must be received by the application deadline. Applicants should also send a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a summary of qualifications, and a statement of interest in the position to: Professor Derek Allen, Dean of Arts, Trinity College, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1H8. The closing date for applications is March 31, 2011. Inquiries should be addressed to derekallen [__at__] trinity [dot] utoronto [dot] ca.
Trinity College is committed to employment equity in all forms.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
One-year position, starting 1 July 2011. Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. Ph.D. by time of appointment. Teaching load is five courses per year. Competitive salary. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a brief writing sample at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/661. Review of applications will begin on 1 March 2011. Questions about the position should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Ulrich Meyer (umeyer [__at__] colgate [dot] edu). Colgate University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's educational mission.
The Groupe de recherche interuniversitaire sur la normativité (GRIN) is inviting applications of postdoctoral researchers in ethics, for residential fellowships which can vary in length according to individual circumstances. Applicants are expected to have at least a working knowledge of French.
The GRIN will offer to its fellows: a postdoctoral grant of 3 000$ per month, an individual workstation, access to the services of the University of Montreal (libraries, sports center, etc.), and assistance for material organisation of the stay. In return, the fellows are expected to pursue their research project and to participate in the Center's activities (conferences, seminars, lectures). Application deadline: April 30th, 2011. In order to apply, candidates must have obtained their Ph.D. after April 30 2006 or submitted their thesis before September 1st 2011. International applicants must have defended their thesis before September 1st 2011. For more information, please visit www.creum.umontreal.ca/grin
The University of Montreal’s Centre de recherche en éthique (CREUM) is inviting applications of postdoctoral researchers in ethics, for residential fellowships which can vary in length according to individual circumstances. Applicants are expected to have at least a working knowledge of French.
The CREUM will offer to its fellows: a postdoctoral grant of 3 000$ per month, an individual workstation, access to the services of the University of Montreal (libraries, sports center, etc.), and assistance for material organisation of the stay. In return, the fellows are expected to pursue their research project and to participate in the Center's activities (conferences, seminars, lectures). Application deadline: April 30th, 2011. In order to apply, candidates must have obtained their Ph.D. after April 30 2006 or submitted their thesis before September 1st 2011. International applicants must have defended their thesis before September 1st 2011. For more information, please visit http://www.creum.umontreal.ca
University of Maryland
School of Public Policy
(Faculty Appointment in International Development – open rank)
The School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a scholar (tenure, tenure track, or professor of the practice) whose academic background and professional achievements make her/him a likely future leader in our program in international development policy, one of the fastest growing multidisciplinary teaching and research areas at the School. Salary is competitive.
Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) with a specialization in public policy, development ethics, economics, law, political economy, political science, social development, or other development-related area, or anticipate receiving such a degree before the academic year 2011-12. The School has particular interest in individuals with substantial international development experience, either as a scholar with experience in the field, or as a scholar-practitioner engaged in U.S. governmental, multilateral, non-governmental, or non-profit development institutions. Preference will be given to candidates willing and able to advise our growing number of PhD students in international development and to help lead the International Development specialization.
The Maryland School of Public Policy is a top-ranked graduate school of public policy and management with a faculty of scholars and distinguished practitioners. The School offers a Master of Public Policy degree primarily for pre-career students, a Master of Public Management degree primarily for mid-career students, and a Masters in Public Policy and Engineering. There is a PhD program for outstanding emerging scholars. The School also offers executive (degree and non-degree) programs for career executives in federal, state, and international agencies. The University of Maryland is located inside the Washington Beltway, within 30 minutes of federal agencies, key international associations, and many non-profit and private policy-research organizations.
Application materials should include a letter of interest describing the candidate's qualifications,
a curriculum vitae with contact information for at least three references, a recent publication or writing sample, and a summary of teaching experience. The position is open until filled, but applications received by February 28, 2011 will receive best consideration. Go to jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53569 to apply or go to http://jobs.umd.edu and search for the position. Application materials sent outside of the online system will not be accepted. Questions should be directed to idev2011 [__at__] umd [dot] edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, the School particularly encourages and
welcomes applications from women, minority candidates, and persons with disabilities.
The Fishbein Center for the History of Science and the Committee on Conceptual and Historical Studies of Science at the University of Chicago invite applications for a two-year "visiting lectureship," starting in September 2011. Recipients should have received the PhD within the last five years, and not already hold a tenure-track position. Their expertise should be in the history and philosophy of biology (broadly conceived), with substantial knowledge and research interests in a particular area of recent research. Candidates who can address problems both in history and philosophy will be favored, as well as those who are able to engage colleagues and students beyond a narrow range. We offer unique opportunities for interactions among philosophers, historians, and scientists across the Natural and Human Sciences, and relevant humanities. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the CHSS workshops in History and Philosophy of Science, the Human Sciences, and our Seminar on Important Things; we also expect the individual to participate in our philosophy of biology reading group. Teaching responsibilities: two courses per year, at least one of which should be directed to undergraduates. Chicago is on a quarter system; so there are three terms to the academic year. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching, three letters of reference (sent separately), and at least one recent writing sample (non-returnable). Applications (apart from letters of reference) should be submitted both in hard copy and via email by March 1 to be assured consideration. Electronic applications (MS Word and/or PDF) should be emailed to bethcalderon [__at__] uchicago [dot] edu with subject heading "VISITING LECTURESHIP". Letters of reference may be emailed; the subject heading should be "Visiting Lectureship." Paper applications should be mailed to: Search Committee, Fishbein Center, University of Chicago, 1126 East 59th Street, Room SS205, Chicago, IL 60637.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Catalyst
Be the one to flip the switch. To get that student who misses a beat to hit on all cylinders. To find their confidence when they seem to be lost. It can be a tough challenge—unless you care about each student as much as you care about the subject matter you live and breathe. That's what's unique about Harper College. We respect where each student comes from. And we know how to get them where they want to go. At Harper, teaching is more than a profession. It's the catalyst for great things to come.
FULL-TIME, TENURE-TRACK
PHILOSOPHY FACULTY POSITION
Do you love teaching as much as you love philosophy? Are you ready to help students think differently—about the world and their own abilities? To reshape their thinking so they can reshape their views? Then you belong at Harper College, where you can teach foundational philosophy courses.
Requirements:
Minimum of a master's degree in philosophy. College-level teaching in philosophy required. Experience teaching foundational philosophy courses in a student-centered environment. Experience with technology in the classroom expected. Experience in teaching comparative religions preferred.
To learn more about these opportunities and apply, visit us at
jobs.harpercollege.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=173949
Teach your passion.
Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Brown University. Andrew Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow. AOS:
environmental ethics. AOC: competence in public policy and relevant
empirical disciplines strongly desired/required. The Cogut Center for
the Humanities, the Center for Environmental Studies, and the
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seek an Andrew W.
Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral fellow who studies ethical issues
concerning the environment, especially those dealing with
environmental justice, climate justice, environmental health, and both
individual and community right-to-know about environmental risks and
hazards. The Mellow Postdoctoral Fellow will teach two courses a
year: one survey of environmental ethics, and one on the fellow's
research. The Fellow will also work with several committees to bring
in speakers on environmental ethics, in order to expand that area both
in the Center and throughout the university. All fellows are
affiliated with the Cogut Center for the Humanities where they
participate in its activities as appropriate to their research.
Fellows have the opportunity to interact with Brown faculty affiliated
with the Center, to participate in fellows' seminars, lectures, and
conferences and to participate in the planning of research groups and
large-scale seminars on various topics in a stimulating intellectual
environment in which to pursue research, develop new interdisciplinary
connections, and network. The Fellow will receive a stipend of $52,000
and $54,080 in their first and second years respectively, plus a
supplement for health and dental insurance, as well as a $2,000 per
year research budget. This two-year position begins on July 1, 2011.